The field of decision theory tries to explain these examples of people making seemingly illogical buying decisions.

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The easiest way for me to explain this is by using examples.

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While it was acknowledged that 'common good' status was technically difficult to explain and open to interpretation, examples of parks and town halls earmarked for public use, were just two put forward by councils.

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In October, Mr Blair tried to explain his Third Way to senior civil servants by giving examples of ways in which it had helped the government find new ways to act.

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